22nd June, 304 AD
On this day in Christian History, Saint Alban, recognized as the first Christian martyr in Britain, was executed for sheltering a Christian priest and converting to Christianity himself.
22nd June, 1714
On this day in Christian History, Welsh minister and author Matthew Henry, renowned for his comprehensive Bible commentary, passed away.
22nd June, 1750
On this day in Christian History, popular, Influential preacher Jonathan Edwards, was dismissed from his pastorate in Northampton, Massachusetts, due to disputes over church membership requirements.
22nd June, 1860
On this day in Christian History, Vishnu Bhaskar Karmarkar, a convert from Hinduism, was ordained as pastor of the second Church of Ahmednagar, becoming a notable evangelist, especially among Muslims.
22nd June, 1891
On this day in Christian History, Lim Ang was baptized in Formosa (now Taiwan). Despite losing his sight, he became a beloved preacher after learning to read Braille and teaching at the Presbyterian mission's blind school.
22nd June, 1977
On this day in Christian History, Australian Congregationalists, Methodists, and Presbyterians united to form the Uniting Church, as authorized by an act of Parliament.
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